Chapter 217
With Lucy secured, Daniel immediately led his troops in a charge toward the mansion.
Though part of his motivation was a personal grudge against Khaledra, the larger objective was to shatter enemy morale—bringing an end to the wasteful skirmishes erupting across the city.
The Allied soldiers stationed near the mansion, seeing Daniel Steiner advancing with tanks and infantry in tow, raised their white flags without resistance.
The Imperial Army had pushed all the way to the mansion near the heart of the city. That alone signaled that the city had fallen, and further resistance was meaningless.
Thanks to that, Daniel was able to neutralize the enemy and occupy the mansion with ease.
“Even if they’ve surrendered, don’t let your guard down! Sweep the mansion thoroughly—there could be hidden forces!”
“Round up all civilians in the parlor for now! If anyone resists or attacks Imperial soldiers, you’re authorized to subdue them immediately! The enemy may have disguised themselves!”
“Move! Find the enemy’s command post! Move your damn legs, you slugs!”
As the officers barked out orders, Imperial soldiers rushed up and down the mansion’s halls.
Amid the chaos, Daniel walked calmly, eventually glancing back with a sigh.
There was Lucy, quietly exhaling, her fatigue barely hidden.
He had told her to stay behind somewhere safe and rest—but she had insisted on coming with him, and now it was showing.